Three opening stages packed with global stars
Mexico City — June 11, local time
Mexico will make history as a three-time World Cup host at Mexico City Stadium, also known as Estadio Azteca.
The opening show, lasting 16 minutes and 30 seconds, will highlight the traditional Mexican paper-cutting art of papel picado. It will feature leading Latin and international artists, led by Shakira and Burna Boy with the song “Dai Dai”.
Other performers will include J Balvin, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Maná and Tyla.
The Mexican government has declared a public holiday in the capital to support the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.
Toronto — June 12, local time
Canada will host the men’s World Cup finals for the first time, with its opening ceremony taking place at Toronto Stadium.
The 13-minute show will be held under the theme “Cultural Mosaic”, reflecting Canada’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
Top artists in the line-up include Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Elyanna, Nora Fatehi and William Prince.
The ceremony will take place before Canada’s historic opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Los Angeles — June 12, local time
The spotlight for Thai and global fans will fall on Los Angeles Stadium in the United States, where the show will feature a futuristic visual concept built around a super shiny, glowing cup.
One of the highlights will be the appearance of LISA, Lalisa Manobal, the first Thai artist announced by FIFA among the headliners for the opening celebrations.
She is set to perform as part of the Los Angeles line-up alongside global stars including Katy Perry, Anitta, Future, Rema and Tyla, ahead of the United States’ opening match against Paraguay.